On "Crocus Man," the lustrous second single from the upcoming album "Saints and Aliens," Sis and the Lower Wisdom delve deeper into their bright, emotional new world. Led by vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Jenny Gillespie Mason, the band creates a habitat of sound where memory, community, and musical instinct fit together as comfortably as a perfect harmony.
Drafted on a flight between New York and San Francisco, "Crocus Man" captures the spirit of a day in motion. Mason started the piece with simple, poignant sketches, vocals, Rhodes, and clarinet that felt like a gentle sketch of an emotion before it faded away. The song blossomed further when pop producer Bassist Dougie Stu added drums, percussion, and a thick texture that enhances the song's sentimental core.
"Crocus Man" is a tribute to a treasured friend whose indomitable spirit and kindness left an indelible mark on Mason. It all comes in the warmth of the Rhodes, that discreet bit of clarinet float, and the quiet pulse of the rhythm section. "Crocus Man" welcomes you into a world in which openness is strength and friendship is sacred.
This is an exciting addition for fans of unconventional folk music, avant-garde pop, and introspective indie rock, and it's one of the key tracks on "Saints and Aliens," a series that continues to prove that Sis and the Lower Wisdom are among the most innovative bands operating at present. With moving storytelling, intricate arrangements, and brilliant production, "Crocus Man" is simply a tune about what it actually looks like to be understood by someone else.
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